Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start on May 10! The garden features over 225 …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Now Is the Time to Save Your Pecans From Weevil Damage
How many times have you picked up pecans only to find a small hole near the end of the …
From the Vine – Bahiagrass
Summer finally arrived this week and it already seems like it’s going to be a hot and humid summer. …
Asian Lady Beetles: Friend or Foe?
Ladybugs are among the most visible and best-known beneficial predatory insect found in the home landscape and garden. Their …
New Research Project at Sampson Extension
A new research project installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center is aimed at helping homeowners, landscapers, …
From the Vine - Fall Planting
The Autumnal Equinox arrived on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. EDT in the United States. This event …
From the Vine - Fall Lawn Care
Lawns in Sampson County are suited to warm season turf grasses such as Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine, and Zoysia …
From the Vine: Vines
Vining plants are excellent additions to ornamental landscapes. They grow in ways that add depth, height, and perspective to …
From the Vine - Pollinators
I like to eat. I’m sure many of you reading this article likes to eat also, which is something …
From the Vine - Vegetable Gardening
Growing up in rural Sampson County meant that most summertime meals came from your own vegetable garden. Fresh tomato …